Tenacity

Pronunciation: /təˈnæsəti/

Definitions of tenacity

noun the quality or state of being tenacious, persistence, determination

Example Sentences

A1 She showed great tenacity in completing her homework every day.

A2 The team's tenacity paid off when they won the championship.

B1 His tenacity in pursuing his dreams is truly admirable.

B2 The entrepreneur's tenacity in the face of challenges led to the success of her business.

C1 The scientist's tenacity in researching a cure for cancer has led to groundbreaking discoveries.

C2 The politician's tenacity in fighting for social justice has inspired a generation.

Examples of tenacity in a Sentence

formal Her tenacity in pursuing her goals is truly inspiring.

informal I admire your tenacity in sticking to your workout routine.

slang That dude's got serious tenacity when it comes to video games.

figurative The tenacity of the weeds in my garden is like nothing I've ever seen before.

Grammatical Forms of tenacity

• past tense: tenaciously
• plural: tenacities
• comparative: more tenacious
• superlative: most tenacious
• present tense: tenaciously
• future tense: will tenaciously
• perfect tense: have tenaciously
• continuous tense: is tenaciously
• singular: tenacity
• positive degree: tenacious
• infinitive: to tenaciously
• gerund: tenaciously
• participle: tenacious

Origin and Evolution of tenacity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tenacity' originated from the Latin word 'tenacitas', which is derived from the adjective 'tenax' meaning 'holding fast'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'tenacity' has retained its original meaning of holding fast or being persistent, but it has also come to be associated with determination and resilience in the face of challenges.